NFL notes: NFL hands down three suspensions

Thursday

Jul 3, 2014 at 10:15 PM

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dion Jordan of the Miami Dolphins has been suspended for the first four games of the season after testing positive for a stimulant prohibited under the NFL's policy on use of performance-enhancing substances.

The Dolphins announced the suspension Thursday. In a statement released by the team, Jordan took 'full responsibility' for the positive test.

'I recently learned from the NFL that I tested positive for stimulants that are banned under the NFL policy,' Jordan's statement read. 'I worked carefully with my advisors and the union to investigate the test results, and I take full responsibility for the test results.'

Jordan's statement also included an apology for the 'impact of this situation' on his teammates, coaches, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, his fans and family.

'We were disappointed to learn about Dion's suspension,' Dolphins coach Joe Philbin said through the team. 'Dion has accepted responsibility for his actions and is committed to improving, both on and off the field, in preparation for the upcoming year.'

Jordan was the third overall pick in the 2013 draft out of Oregon. He says he added more than 15 pounds of bulk this offseason in an effort to improve his game, earning praise from Philbin for being able to play faster as well.

'I would never sacrifice my speed for weight,' Jordan said last month.

He played in all 16 games with Miami a year ago, with 26 tackles and two sacks.

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Colts backup receiver LaVon Brazill was suspended for the 2014 season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

Colts spokesman Avis Roper said the team had no comment after the league's announcement.

Brazill was suspended for the first four games last season for violating the substance abuse policy. He said at the time it was for marijuana use.

Brazill played in 10 games last season, finishing with 12 catches for 161 yards and two TDs.

The NFL suspended Chiefs backup offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins for four games for violating its substance-abuse policy.

The league said it suspended Watkins without pay for the first four games of the 2014 regular season. He'll eligible to return to the Chiefs' active roster Sept. 30, the day after Kansas City's Monday night game against New England.